'''Polachira'''
A favourite haunt of migratory birds. Now it is a developing zone in tourist concept. Now there is a bridge over polachira which connects road named Polachira Bund Across Road. It is the shortest route from Chathannoor to Varkala. You can go to see elephants in Anathavalam at Chirakkarathazham from here and it is only one km from Polachira.
'''Vilappuram'''
A small place, home of the famous Vilappuram Devi Temple Anandavilasam Bhagavathi Temple. In the same compound there is the famous Anandavilasam library, affiliated to Kerala State Library Council having more than 1200 members and around 13000 books. In the library there is the facilities of computer, internet, telephone etc. Children's Wing, Ladies Wing, Women's Home Library Scheme, Continuing Education Centre etc are available here.
'''Temples'''
If you interested you can visit the famouse temples of Chathannoor, Bhoothanatha Kshethram,Kanjiram vila bhgavathi kshethram, Chennamath Kshethram, Vilappuram bhagavathy kshethram,paniyil thekkevila bhagavathi temple, paniyil guru mandiram. etc. Do not forget to visit Valiya Pally St George Orthodox Church-the ancient and parent church of all the Christian churches in and around Chathannoor.
'''Thirumukku Mosque'''
The Mosque is an important place to visit. Hundreds of people will be coming here for the Friday Juma.